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AMOCA Ceramics Studio

AMOCA Ceramics Studio is offering an artist in residence program, a range of studios for all levels of experience to rent on a monthly basis in our 12,000 sq.
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We offer a range of private and semi-private studios for ceramic artists to rent, firing services of all temperatures to the community, a variety of tools and we are a clay distributor for Laguna Clay Company. foot facility, firing services for all temperatures, and we are a clay distributor for Laguna Clay Company.

10/22/2026

For our October monthly artist feature, we’d like to highlight one of our longtime student artists, Andrew Belcourt! ✨

Andrew sat down with us for a short interview into his process and history with clay, as well as how AMOCA has played a part in his journey as an artist 🔥

Don’t forget to head over to his page to check out more! He has many videos that delve deeper into his practice, with educational content and a link to his shop!

If you’re one of our studio members and would like your work featured on the Studio AMOCA page, check out our sign up sheet and google form in the studio!

📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

10/16/2026

👏Join us in welcoming our newly arrived AMOCA Studio Artist-in-Residence Randi O'Brien 👏

Randi O’Brien is a multiracial ceramic artist, historian, author, professor, and administrator from the Rocky Mountains. She earned both an MFA in ceramics and an MA in art history from the University of Montana. O’Brien is currently an associate professor and discipline lead of the ceramics, sculpture, and jewelry program at Irvine Valley College in Orange County, California. She is also the executive director and editor of Studio Potter. O’Brien exhibits across the United States and globally; selected locations include Kilkenny, Ireland; Valparaiso, Chile; Alberta, Canada; and New York, among other states in the US. O’Brien has curated numerous exhibitions and has presented her research on ceramics at conferences and for organizations, including NCECA, the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame, the Women as Change Makers Summit, the Montana Education Association, Xuchang International University, and Ceramics Ireland’s International Ceramic Festival, among others. Her research has been published in Ceramics Monthly, Ceramics Art and Perception: Technical, Ceramics Ireland, and Studio Potter. O’Brien will be in residence at AMOCA from October 2026–March 2027.

Pictured:
Randi O’Brien, The Pomegranate and the Duck (detail). Earthenware, Underglaze, Resin, 10 x 5 x 31 inches
Randi O’Brien, The Letters I Meant to Send (detail), 2022. Porcelain and Paper Clay

10/07/2026

Registration is still open for our 6-WeekFall Clay Classes! 🍂
Starting October 12 until mid November, AMOCA studio offers a variety of classes from hand building to lidded vessels 🏺

AMOCA's studio classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult). 6-week classes encourage development of ceramic skills and are limited to 12 participants.

The AMOCA Ceramics Studio offers beginning, mixed-level, and intermediate wheel throwing and hand building classes. This fall, we have some distinctive new classes in the mix, too: check out Isabella's Wednesday night "Hybrid Forms" class, Aida's Thursday night "Hand Building: Surface Explorations" class, Bianca's Sunday afternoon "Lidded Vessels" wheel throwing class, or Kristy's "What A Relief" intermediate/advanced hand building class!

For more information or to register visit amoca.org/studio1/classes

📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

10/01/2026

Happy Spooky Season! 👻

This month AMOCA Studio is celebrating Halloween with a ton of fun and educational clay classes, as well as our regularly scheduled programming, including our Wheel & W**e Introductory Session and our Fall 6-week classes. Don’t forget to check out our upcoming Family workshops and monthly Clay Play: family friendly and no prior experience necessary!

Our Oct-Nov events include pumpkin shaped pinch pots, a 6-week intermediate relief-carving class with Kristy Moreno, and a glazing workshop for Black Friday!

✨ Sign up and see more at ✨
https://www.amoca.org/events/ or the link in our bio!

📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

09/18/2026

😎 Applications are NOW OPEN, through September, 30, 2026‼️

AMOCA Studio Scholarship Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2026 classes and workshops. Scholarship recipients will be awarded 50% off the price of an adult class or workshop.

AMOCA Studio Scholarships are available to adult students aged 18 and above. Approved applications are valid for the upcoming quarter --scholarship winners will be notified via email and/or phone call.

We strive to create an environment that is accessible and welcoming to learners and artists of all levels and experiences. AMOCA is aware that costs can be a barrier to accessibility. We want to ensure that new and returning artists have a chance to get their hands dirty with clay, no matter their financial circumstances.

Funding is limited, so apply today: amoca.org/studio1/studio_scholarship/

Pictured: on the wheel, Kristy Moreno's hand carved work (see her "What A Relief: Int./Adv. Hand Building class this fall), kiln load, the AMOCA studio classroom -- picture yourself here!

09/15/2026

Ready to learn something new or hone your skills? 🍂 Fall clay classes start mid-October!

AMOCA's studio classes are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult). 6-week classes encourage development of ceramic skills and are limited to 12 participants.

The AMOCA Ceramics Studio offers beginning, mixed-level, and intermediate wheel throwing and hand building classes. This fall, we have some distinctive new classes in the mix, too: check out Isabella's Wednesday night "Hybrid Forms" class, Aida's Thursday night "Hand Building: Surface Explorations" class, or Bianca's Sunday afternoon "Lidded Vessels" wheel throwing class!

Partial scholarships are available -- apply by September 30 for scholarship consideration!

For more information or to register visit amoca.org/studio1/classes/

09/03/2026

For our first monthly artist feature, we’d like to highlight one of our student artists, David Barnes ✨
David’s been a great part of our studio community and just participated in our yearly studio summer sale!

We’d like to thank him for showcasing his work, so don’t forget to head over to his page to check out more!

If you’re one of our studio members and would like your work featured on the Studio Amoca page, check out our sign up sheet and google form in the studio 💖

📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

08/28/2026

Ready for some Friday night fun? Sign up for one of our upcoming introductory classes and get creative!

🍷 New in September, we're offering "Wheel & W**e" from 7:30-9:00pm on Friday, September 11. Enjoy local w**e and savory snacks while you learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Your class fee includes everything you’ll need: instruction, clay, w**e or a non-alcoholic beverage, selected snacks, and glaze and firing services. Each student also receives a guest pass to AMOCA; when you come back to pick up your fired work, take some time to explore current exhibitions!

Note: Wheel & W**e classes are for adults ages 21 and over only.

🎨 Our next one-hour Introductory clay class is also coming up, at 5:30pm on Friday, September 11. In this studio class, you'll learn the basics of throwing on the potter’s wheel, get your hands dirty, and have fun! Introductory sessions are for adults ages 18 and over (students 16+ may attend when accompanied by a paying adult).

Did you know? Our studio classroom is air conditioned!

Learn more and register today at amoca.org/events or follow the links in our bio

Pictured: throwing on the wheel, an introductory class in the Studio, students learning hand building techniques.

08/20/2026

Mouse the dog felt inspired after seeing all the artists hard at work in the classroom! .mouse

She took some inspo from our studio manager, and made a gloopy vase...👀 could she possibly be the next artist in residence at AMOCA???

We hope to see what she makes next, keep a look out for this rising star in the ceramics world! ✨

Check out more about AMOCA studio at
https://www.amoca.org/studio1/ or the link in our bio!

📍 399 N Garey Ave Pomona CA 91767

08/17/2026

Tune in to art, wherever you may be! Join us for a virtual artist talk with Artist in Residence Liz Stringer at noon on Tuesday, September 15. Stringer will share about her past practice, recent work, and future directions. There will be an opportunity for Q & A following the presentation.

Learn more and register today at amoca.org/events/artist-talk-with-liz-stringer/ . Registrants will be sent a zoom link to join in the day of the talk.

Pictured: Exhibition view of Liz Stringer’s work, "The Showings"

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301 N Garey Avenue
Pomona, CA
91767

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https://www.amoca.org/studio1/

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